About Rob

My name is Rob Bergman. I have the most beautiful wife in the world, Rachel and 2 amazing kids, Caden and Claire.
I am a pastor at a church called Windsor Crossing. Although I say some pretty awesome things here, it doesn't necessarily reflect the views of The Crossing.

May 19, 2010

This morning I got a chance to run 22 miles with Abe Clark. Yes, I said 22 miles. Go ahead, take a few minutes and soak that in. 22 miles.

Now, more about who I was running with. Abe Clark is a guy who is running across the United States (www.runningwater.cc). He started in California and is ending in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He is running to raise money for Living Water International (www.water.cc).

In our run today I learned a lot.

I learned about what kind of limits my body really does have.

I learned about how mental running really is.

I learned about how conversation and friendship, no matter how new the friendship is, can take your mind off the aches and pains.

I learned that aches and pains are different than injuries (however, if we aren't careful those aches and pains can turn into injuries).

But I think more than anything I learned to walk up hills.

This might be a seemingly insignificant thing to learn with many differing opinions. So let me explain. Abe was telling me that since we were running such a long distance our pace was a bit slower than a half marathon or less. And in running this slower pace the difference between walking and running up a hill is minimal. However, running up the hill uses an extraordinarily larger amount of energy than walking. So, a ton of effort and energy really only has minimal payoff.

So I started thinking about other ways I put forth a ton of energy with a small amount of payoff. And I realized that's something we all probably need to consider in our lives.

I wonder if that is why scripture talks about the body of Christ (see 1 Corinthians 12). I think it would take a lot of wasted energy for a foot to be a hand.

May 09, 2010

May 03, 2010

Prom season is in the air. It makes me think a lot about the two proms I went to with my girlfriend Rachel...whom I later got to marry.

I got a chance to talk a bit at QuarterLife last week. It's our church's young adult community. Here is a bit of what I said:

1 Corinthians 7:1-9 and Proverbs 31 are sections of scripture that give guidelines and principles in choosing a mate. What I deduce from that is that there is no Biblical basis for a soul mate. There are sections in scripture that give us guidelines which suggests that we have some decision making. It's not about finding that one true love. What the Bible does talk a lot about is commitment. Weathering storms. Unconditional love and acceptance. Offering each other grace.

I wonder if some young adults are a bit incapacitated in decision making about their future because they are so fearful of making the wrong decision. What if it's not a right or wrong decision, but a wise or unwise decision. Make a wise decision and then work really hard and fight for a good marriage.

So no...I don't think my wife is my soul mate. But I am madly in love with her. And I plan on having hundreds of more "proms" in the years to come!

April 19, 2010

I said goodbye to this little blog of mine a few months ago. Not sure if I am coming out of retirement, but things in the ol' noggin seem to be stirring a bit.

So let's talk about the iPad. Yeah...I haven't blogged in months and I want to talk about the iPad? Yep.

I can't figure out if I actually want one of these for all of the same reasons other people can't figure it out. Do I really NEED one? Is it really all that functional? What would I really use it for? Isn't it a bit pricey?

Perspective is always fun when it comes to these sorts of things. Below you'll find a few things written on a Mac Forum when the iPod was coming out in 2001.

-iPoop... iCry. I was so hoping for something more.

-Great just what the world needs, another freaking MP3 player. Go Steve!

-I still can't believe this! All this hype for something so ridiculous! Who cares about an MP3 player? I want something new! I want them to think differently! Why oh why would they do this?! It's so wrong! It's so stupid!

-$400 for an Mp3 Player! I'd call it the Cube 2.0 as it wont sell, and be killed off in a short time...and it's not really functional.

-I don't know if I'm really going to stand in line to buy it, I have a cd walkman and a burner already.

Almost exact parallels to criticisms about the iPad.

-who needs another ebook reader?

-$400 seems a bit steep.

-I already have a laptop and a smart phone, why do I need this as well?

February 09, 2010

You know I love you. I know I love you. But the truth is I have neglected you. Honestly, it's been a bit on purpose. I have other things going on and extra writing is not one of them.

I know this is sad, but instead of promising that I'll be here for you and then disappointing you I am just going to call it what it is. We need to be finished for now. Yes I am breaking up with you. Not forever. Just for right now.

December 16, 2009

I was looking through the White House Flickr page. Some really fascinating photos. What stood out to me were these few photos of Barack Obama:

What stood out to me was how extremely lonely being President must be. Of course you interact with so many people all day, every day. Some of those people are Prime Ministers and Presidents and dignitaries, which would be such an honor to spend time with. But how many of those people get to be his inner circle? How many of those people does he call friend? Who does he watch the game with?

Then I start thinking about Christmas. I think about how many people will be lonely this year. How many people won't feel any sense of joy in being with family and friends.

My prayer as I move closer to Christmas is that I cherish each moment with my wife and kids. I pray that I capture each moment, facial expression, and word said as we spend time celebrating the birth of Jesus.